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Etsy vs Poshmark

Etsy logo

Etsy

E-Commerce

Global marketplace for handmade, vintage, and unique items

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Poshmark logo

Poshmark

E-Commerce

Social resale marketplace with a flat fee on low-value sales and a percentage cut above that

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Poshmark has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Etsy transaction fees at 6.5% of sale price; Poshmark the flat 2.95 dollar fee on sales under 15 dollars takes a large proportional bite out of cheap items, making Poshmark a poor fit for offloading low-value pieces compared with a flat percentage competitor.
  • They diverge on capability: Etsy covers Shop setup, Poshmark covers Social sharing feed.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Etsy and Poshmark actually diverge.

Attributes where Etsy and Poshmark differ
AttributeEtsyPoshmark
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modeltransactionFree to list; tiered seller commission by sale price
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebiOS, Android, Web
Founded2005Unknown

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (E-Commerce).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Etsy

  • Shop setup
  • Product listings
  • Payment processing
  • Shop customization
  • Order management
  • Shipping labels
  • Reviews & ratings
  • Shipping protection

Only in Poshmark

  • Social sharing feed
  • Posh Shows live selling
  • Tiered seller commission
  • Prepaid shipping labels
  • Posh Protect buyer guarantee
  • Bundle and offer tools

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Etsy

  • Selling handmade crafts and unique itemsnot Poshmark
  • Reselling vintage goods and collectiblesnot Poshmark
  • Marketing handpicked curated productsnot Poshmark
  • Operating storefront with secured payment processingnot Poshmark

Poshmark

  • A seller with a wardrobe of mid-value branded clothing who wants social discovery features to drive salesnot Etsy
  • Someone willing to invest time sharing and engaging to keep listings visible in the feed algorithmnot Etsy
  • A buyer who enjoys live-hosted Posh Shows as a shopping format rather than static browsingnot Etsy
  • A seller who wants shipping cost handled through a fixed-rate prepaid label rather than arranging it themselvesnot Etsy

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Etsy

  • Transaction fees at 6.5% of sale price
  • Payment processing fee of 3% plus $0.25 per transaction
  • 15% offsite ads fee for sales from Etsy external advertising
  • No monthly subscription covers fees - all fees per transaction

Poshmark

  • The flat 2.95 dollar fee on sales under 15 dollars takes a large proportional bite out of cheap items, making Poshmark a poor fit for offloading low-value pieces compared with a flat percentage competitor.
  • The 20 percent commission on higher-value sales is above Mercari flat 10 percent rate, so a seller moving pricier items pays materially more per sale unless the social discovery features generate enough extra volume to compensate.
  • Visibility in the app depends heavily on active sharing and engagement, so a seller who lists items and does not regularly promote them tends to see far fewer sales than one who does, turning selling into ongoing work.
  • Naver ownership since 2023 means Poshmark now reports as part of a larger Korean internet conglomerate rather than as an independent company, which can affect roadmap priorities and regional focus.
  • Buyer protection through Posh Protect requires timely reporting and photo evidence, and disputes over item condition still rely on subjective judgement between buyer and seller.

Pricing, plan by plan

Etsy

On request
  • Seller Fees$0.2/listing
    • Listing fee per item for 4 months
  • Transaction Fee$6.5/percent
    • 6.5% of sale price including shipping
  • Payment Processing Fee$3/percent
    • 3% of sale price plus $0.25 per transaction
  • Offsite Ads Fee$15/percent
    • 15% of sale price when sale results from Etsy external advertising

Poshmark

Free
  • SellingFree
    • Flat 2.95 dollar fee on sales under 15 dollars
    • 20 percent commission on sales of 15 dollars or more
    • Shipping label cost typically passed to the buyer at a fixed rate

Which should you pick?

Choose Etsy if

  • You need shop setup.
  • You also want product listings.
Etsy review

Choose Poshmark if

  • You need social sharing feed.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want posh shows live selling.
Poshmark review

Questions people ask

Is Etsy or Poshmark better?
Neither clearly leads. Etsy starts at On request and Poshmark at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Etsy or Poshmark?
Poshmark has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Etsy and Free for Poshmark.
Does Etsy or Poshmark run on more platforms?
Etsy runs on Web. Poshmark runs on iOS, Android, Web.
Can I use Poshmark for free?
Yes. Poshmark has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Etsy starts at On request.
What is Etsy best used for?
Etsy is most often used for selling handmade crafts and unique items, reselling vintage goods and collectibles, marketing handpicked curated products, operating storefront with secured payment processing. Of those, selling handmade crafts and unique items and reselling vintage goods and collectibles are not what Poshmark is typically brought in for.
What can Etsy do that Poshmark cannot?
Etsy covers Shop setup, Product listings, Payment processing, Shop customization. Poshmark covers Social sharing feed, Posh Shows live selling, Tiered seller commission, Prepaid shipping labels.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Etsy: What is the listing fee on Etsy?

Each listing costs $0.20 and is active for 4 months. You only pay transaction and payment processing fees when you make a sale.

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Poshmark: How much does Poshmark charge sellers?

A flat 2.95 dollar fee on sales under 15 dollars, and a 20 percent commission on sales of 15 dollars or more.

Etsy: What are Etsy's transaction and payment fees?

Etsy charges 6.5% transaction fee on the sale price including shipping, plus 3% and $0.25 for payment processing per transaction. If a sale results from Etsy's external advertising, an additional 15% offsite ads fee applies.

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Poshmark: Who owns Poshmark?

Naver, the South Korean internet and search company, acquired Poshmark in 2023.

Etsy: Are there monthly subscription costs?

No, Etsy does not require a monthly subscription. You pay per listing ($0.20) and transaction-based fees when you make sales.

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Poshmark: Do I have to actively promote my listings?

Not strictly, but the app visibility algorithm favours accounts that regularly share and engage, so passive listing tends to sell more slowly.

Etsy: What types of items can I sell on Etsy?

Etsy allows items you made, designed, handpicked, or sourced that meet Creativity Standards. The marketplace focuses on unique, handmade, or vintage goods rather than mass-produced items.

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